- The budgetary allocation for the regional connectivity scheme UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) has been slashed by 60%.
Regional Connectivity Scheme UDAN
- To provide connectivity to un-served and under-served airports in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities of the country through revival of existing air-strips and airports.
- Implemented by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
- The government noted that the number of airports in the country had doubled to 149 since 2014
